Saka vs Thiago
FPL Comparison · GW38 · Who to buy?
Buy Saka over Thiago this week.
Saka edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), easier next fixture (difficulty 3/5), higher projected xP (7.0), better recent form (6.0).
Head-to-Head Stats
| A | Stat | B |
|---|---|---|
| £10.0m | Price | ✓£7.3m |
| 13.0% | Ownership | 31.7% |
| 157 | Total points | ✓179 |
| 7 | Goals | ✓22 |
| 10✓ | Assists | 1 |
| 18 | Bonus points | ✓22 |
| 6.0✓ | Form (last 30 days) | 2.8 |
| 4.8✓ | Avg pts last 5 GWs | 2.6 |
| 7.0✓ | Next fixture xP | 2.3 |
| 7.0✓ | 6-GW projected xP | 2.3 |
| 7.6 | xG this season | ✓20.6 |
| 7.2✓ | xA this season | 1.8 |
Recent Form — Last 5 Gameweeks
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Saka vs Thiago — Common Questions
Should I buy Saka or Thiago in FPL?
Buy Saka over Thiago this week. Saka edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), easier next fixture (difficulty 3/5), higher projected xP (7.0), better recent form (6.0). Saka costs £10.0m and Thiago costs £7.3m — the price gap is £2.7m.
Saka or Thiago — who should I captain GW38?
Onside recommends Saka as the captain pick for GW38 (STRONG). Saka edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), easier next fixture (difficulty 3/5), higher projected xP (7.0), better recent form (6.0).
How do Saka and Thiago compare statistically?
This season: Saka has 7 goals + 10 assists (157 pts, £10.0m). Thiago has 22 goals + 1 assists (179 pts, £7.3m). Thiago lead on goal involvements.
Who has the better fixture — Saka or Thiago?
GW38: Saka plays @ CRY (D3) and Thiago plays @ LIV (D4). Saka has the easier fixture.
Do Saka or Thiago take set pieces?
Saka takes penalties and corners for Arsenal. Thiago does not take set pieces.
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Comparison data sourced from Fantasy Premier League API. Verdicts computed by the Onside v5 engine with Monte Carlo simulation. Refreshes every hour via ISR.